Happenings

Iron Age Theatre celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation with its 4th Annual Juneteenth production. This year to celebrate the anniversary, the normal tour around Norristown will be skipped in deference to a stage production., 7:30 pm. in the Centre Theatre, 208 DeKalb St., Norristown. The evening includes readings from Martin Luther King, Frederick Douglass, Malcolm X, A series of lesser know male and female historic activist asking the question “Where do we go from here” The evening will also include musical selections and performance poetry. Call 610-279-1013 for reservations. This is a free event but seating is limited.

St. Eleanor Parish, Sixth Avenue and Locust Street, Collegeville, entertains the community with its annual carnival, 6 to 10 p.m. through Saturday. Attractions include rides, games, food, nightly $500 raffle drawings, cash bingo and a beer garden. There will also be a bonus $1,000 grand prize raffle drawing on Saturday. A $20 ride special will be offered from 6 to 10 p.m. tonight, and Thursday. For more information visit the Facebook page at http://tinyurl.com/nx76rt4

Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish, 1325 Upper State Road between County Line and Horsham Roads in Montgomery Township, holds its 20th Annual Summer Festival through Saturday. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. tonight and Thursday and 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. A special ‘One Price Night…Every Night’ for all amusement rides for kids of all ages is $18. Ride all rides every night for $55. Admission free with a $2/car fee for parking. Highlights of the festival include live entertainment, food, and a $5,000 grand prize drawing. There will be nightly drawings for the famous baskets of cheer, 50/50 drawings, and many other games of chance. For more information call 215-362-7400 or visit www.mmredeemer.org and click on “Festival.”

The Conshohocken Free Library, 301 Fayette St., Zoo on Wheels, 7 to 8pm. This is a hands-on program with live animals and artifacts from the Elmwood Park Zoo.

William Jeanes Library, 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, has Books and Babes Storytiime, 10:15 a.m. for babies up to about 1 year with a caregiver for songs, movement and books.Tales for Tots is at 11:15 a.m. for caregivers and their children 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 wiht Miss Linda and her puppert Lucy. Both free, registration required. Mahjong Players meet at 6:30 p.m. in the large print seating area. New players welcome. Free and no registration required. Afternoon Book Club meets at 3:30 p.m. to discuss “The Mysteries of Pittsburgh’ by Michael Chabon. Information: 610-828-0441 or www.jeaneslibrary.org.

Presentation of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1564 Allentown Road, Lansdale hosts Wednesday Night BINGO. Doors open at 5 PM & Games begin at 6:45 PM. The church also sells homemade pierogies on Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. in the church hall. For more information, call 215-362-9599.

Bridge game will take place for bridge players interested in playing 7 p.m. Wednesdays. For information, call 610-279-3772. All levels welcome. No partner necessary.

Learn to line dance classes take place 7 p.m. at the Holy Saviour Club, 436 E. Main St., Norristown, across from Holy Saviour Church. Sign in by 6:45. Learn Philly line, soul line and some country line.Information: Joanne at 610-322-2986, joannemurray47@yahoo.com or Carol at 484-919-3690, cpiantone1519@comcast.net.

ORGANIZATIONS

BNI Limerick Chapter of Business Network International meets Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Sly Fox Restaurant, Lewis Road, Royersford. Visitors welcome. Only cost is for the meal. For information or reservation to attend, call 610-948-1085 or visit www.BNIDVR.com and click on “Find a chapter.”

The BNI, Limerick II Chapter meets every Wednesday at the Sly Fox Restaurant, 312 N. Lewis Road,Royersford, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors welcome. Only cost is that for your meal. For information or to make a reservation, call Margot Aronson at 610-306-7939 or visit www.BNIDVR.com and click the menu item “Find a Chapter.”

LeTip of the Main Line, a professional referral network meets at 7:01 a.m. at the Villanova Conference Center, Radnor, to learn more about members’ businesses and exchange referrals. Information: Bob Rodenbaugh, 610-313-1882.

Blue Star Mothers of America are looking for family and friends who have loved ones serving in the United States Military. They are welcome to the monthly meeting, the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Bucks County Courthouse Community Room, Doylestown. Information: bluestarmothers.com or call 215-723-4935.

Western Montgomery County LeTip, a business networking group, meets 7:01 a.m. every Wednesday at the Sandtrap Restaurant at Limerick Golf Course, to exchange business tips. Information: www.westernmontcoletip.com or contact Saul Rivkin at 610-948-9000 or e-mailsrivkin@thevictorybank.com. No charge to attend your first meeting.

HEALTH

Tai Chi classes, a Montco SAAC satellite program, will be Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. in the Timberlake Community room, Timberlake Apartments, 2803 Stanbridge St. East Norriton. Tai chi can improve strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Instructor is Peter Judd. Classes will run from June 19 through July 31 (No class July 17) at a cost of $34. Pre-registration and payment required. Call 610-275-1960 for more information. Insufficient class enrollment will necessitate cancelation of the class.

Free scoliosis and spinal screenings for children ages 2 to 18 are offered Wednesdays as a service to the community by Dr. Brian S. Roth, 20 S. Trooper Road, Norristown. Information: Cory Kapusta at 610-539-5000.

St. Peter’s Thrift Shop, Main and Church streets, North Wales, is open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. It feature women’s and children’s clothing, household items, books, toys and more. Proceeds go to local charities. Parking available in the church lot. Entrance in rear of church building. Donations are tax deductible.

Thrift Shop of the Reformed Church of the Ascension, 1700 W. Main St., Jeffersonville, is open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a large selection of gently-used clothing and household merchandise for sale. Donations of clean, usable items are accepted during regular business hours.

Second Time Around Shop of All Saints’ Church, 535 Haws Avenue, Norristown, is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. There is a variety of clothing, accessories, collectibles, jewelry, household items, small appliances, decorative items, linens, children and teen items, craft supplies, holiday decorations and 10-cent greeting cards, as well as books and magazines, including 10-cent paperbacks. New merchandise weekly. Tax receipts for donations available.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place 7 a.m. daily at Upper Merion Baptist Church, Valley Forge and Gen. Steuben roads, King of Prussia and at noon at Church of Christ, 590 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, Monday through Friday.

Narcotics Anonymous Recovery Group meets 8 p.m. at Olivet Schwenkfelder United Church of Christ, 619 W. Township Line Road, East Norriton. Information: Butch at 610-272-5843.

“Together We Grow,” a Nar-Anon Family Support Group meets 7:30 p.m., Room 10 at the Church on the Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall. Plymouth Meeting. Information available at Nar-Anon Hotline, 800-678-4989, www.naranon.com.

Food Addicts Anonymous, a support group for individuals who have a problem controlling the way they eat, with no dues, fees or weigh-ins, has a community public information meeting, 9:30 to 11 a.m. weekly at the Philadelphia Inquirer Building, River Road (Route 23), Upper Merion. Information: Rose at 610-272-0448 or visit www.foodaddicts.org.

The Dramateurs at the Barn Playhouse, Rittenhouse Boulevard and Christopher Street, Jeffersonville, are presenting Jason Miller’s classic play “That Championship Season,” 7:30 p.m. tonight; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday . Talk-back with actors after the Friday show. Tickets are $18, with a $2 discount for juniors and seniors. Reservations may be made online at www.barnplayhouse.org or by contacting the theater at 610-539-BARN.

St. Eleanor Parish, Sixth Avenue and Locust Street, Collegeville, entertains the community with its annual carnival, 6 to 10 p.m. through Saturday. Attractions include rides, games, food, nightly $500 raffle drawings, cash bingo and a beer garden. There will also be a bonus $1,000 grand prize raffle drawing on Saturday. A $20 ride special will be offered from 6 to 10 p.m. tonight. For more information visit the Facebook page at http://tinyurl.com/nx76rt4

Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish, 1325 Upper State Road between County Line and Horsham Roads in Montgomery Township, holds its 20th Annual Summer Festival through Saturday. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. tonight and 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. A special ‘One Price Night…Every Night’ for all amusement rides for kids of all ages is $18. Ride all rides every night for $55. Admission free with a $2/car fee for parking. Highlights of the festival include live entertainment, food, and a $5,000.00 grand prize drawing. There will be nightly drawings for the famous baskets of cheer, 50/50 drawings, and many other games of chance. For more information call 215-362-7400 or visit www.mmredeemer.org and click on “Festival.”

Bookmobiles from the Montgomery County Library District will visit Water Tower Square, Horsham and North Wales Road, Montgomeryville, noon to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.; Estate of George S. Snyder, Inc., Cowpath Road, Hatfield, 12:30 to 3:45 p.m.; and Hatfield Village Apartments, Maple Avenue, Hatfield, 5 to 7 p.m.

The Conshohocken Free Library, 301 Fayette St., Conshohocken, presents Preschool Time. Stories and more for children ages 2 to 5. Call 610-825-1656 for more information.

Lower Providence Community Library, 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, hosts story time 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. for ages 4 and older. Free and open to the public. Information: 610-666-6640.

William Jeanes Library, 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, offers Mother Goose Story Time, 10:15 a.m. for children from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 years old with stories, songs and rhymes. Reading Romp for children ages 3 to 5 is at 11:30 a.m. with stories, songs, rhymes and a craft, Miss linda and her puppet. All are free; registration required. Evening Book Club meets at 6 p.m. to discuss “The Mysteries of Pittsburgh.” Email jeanesinfo@mclinc.org or call for information. Information: 610-828-0441 or www.jeaneslibrary.org.

Wissahickon Valley Public Library, Ambler Branch, 209 Race St., Ambler, hosts programs for children and adults including Miss Michelle’s story time at 4:30 p.m. Information: 215-646-1072 or www.wvpl.org.

Wissahickon Valley Public Library, Blue Bell Branch, 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, has Baby Story Time at 10:30 a.m. Stories and activities are specially designed for babies, 6 to 23 months. Information: 215-643-1320 or www.wvpl.org.

ORGANIZATIONS

Forteniters Club will meet at St. Patrick’s Hall, DeKalb and Chesnut streets, Norristown, at 5 p.m. for socialization followed by a dinner hosted by Lower Providence Presbyterian Church.

LeTip, professional referral network, meets Thursday mornings at the Holiday Inn, Fort Washington, to learn more about other members’ businesses and exchange referrals. Information: Greg Sarian at 610-878-8426.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place 7 a.m. daily at Upper Merion Baptist Church, Valley Forge and Gen. Steuben roads, King of Prussia and at noon at Church of Christ, 590 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, Monday through Friday.

Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families Group meets at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Ambler, Butler Pike and 4 S. Ridge Ave. Information: 610-220-6303.

Nar-Anon support group for families and friends of drug abusers meets 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, St. John’s Circle, Phoenixville. Overeaters Anonymous meets at noon at Conshohocken United Methodist Church, Sixth Avenue and Fayette Street, Conshohocken. Use Sixth Avenue entrance.

Morning STAR Ministries: Christians United Against Addictions, a support group to achieve healing through Christ in their lives and lives of those that are affected by the results of an addictive and compulsive behavior lifestyle, meets 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Fellowship House, 515 Harry St., Conshohocken. Information and directions: Ted: 484-744-3662 or Page: 215-620-7961.

Bowman Dance Company and School closes out its season with its annual recital. This year the school is set to present “The Forbidden Story of ‘Skaterville’ ” tonight at 6 p.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday in the auditorium at the Upper Merion Middle School, 450 Keebler Road, King of Prussia. Both shows are open to the public. Tickets cost $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets and more information are available at www.bowmandance.com or by phone at (610) 272-4850.

The Centre Theater, 208 DeKalb St., Norristown, presents the musical “Ragtime” through Sunday. Performances are tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling 610-279-1013 or at http://thecentretheater.ticketleap.com/.

The Dramateurs at the Barn Playhouse, Rittenhouse Boulevard and Christopher Street, Jeffersonville, are presenting Jason Miller’s classic play “That Championship Season,” 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday. Talk-back with actors tonight’s show. Tickets are $18, with a $2 discount for juniors and seniors. Reservations may be made online at www.barnplayhouse.org or by contacting the theater at 610-539-BARN.

St. Eleanor Parish, Sixth Avenue and Locust Street, Collegeville, entertains the community with its annual carnival, 6 to 10 p.m. through Saturday. Attractions include rides, games, food, nightly $500 raffle drawings, cash bingo and a beer garden. There will also be a bonus $1,000 grand prize raffle drawing on Saturday. For more information visit the Facebook page at http://tinyurl.com/nx76rt4

Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish, 1325 Upper State Road between County Line and Horsham Roads in Montgomery Township, holds its 20th Annual Summer Festival through Saturday. Hours are 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. A special ‘One Price Night…Every Night’ for all amusement rides for kids of all ages is $18. Ride all rides every night for $55. Admission free with a $2/car fee for parking. Highlights of the festival include live entertainment,

The Conshohocken Free Library, 301 Fayette St., presents Make & Take Craft: Drop in between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. to make a special craft to take home For more information, call 610-825-1656.

William Jeanes Memorial Library, 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, features Dig Into Crafts, a drop-in program, 10:30 a.m. to noon, every Friday during the summer. Kicking off the program is a visit from Lakeshore Learning Store in King of Prussia. Information: 610-828-0441.

Wissahickon Valley Public Library, Blue Bell Branch, 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, hosts story time at 10:30 a.m. with Miss Michelle singing and playing the guitar Information: 215-643-1320 or www.wvpl.org.

ORGANIZATION

Dance California dance group meets Fridays (except first Friday of the month) for buffet dinner at 6:45 p.m., beginners’ lesson at 7:30 p.m., intermediate lesson at 8:15 p.m. and dance party from 9 to midnight at Church on the Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall. Cost: $12. Information: 610-558-4556.

Norristown Group of Alcoholics Anonymous holds an open AA 12-Step meeting at 6:30 p.m every Friday, at the Friends Fellowship Hall at 20 E. Jacoby St., Norristown. All are welcome to open meetings.

Collegeville Alcoholics Anonymous Group meets at 8:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ, 532 Main St., Collegeville.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Henderson and Valley Forge roads, King of Prussia. Information: 215-923-7900.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place 7 a.m. daily at Upper Merion Baptist Church, Valley Forge and Gen. Steuben roads, King of Prussia and at noon at Church of Christ, 590 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, Monday through Friday.